NHC HEALTHCARE, TULLAHOMA – TULLAHOMA, TN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma

1321 CEDAR LANE, Tullahoma, TN 37388
(931) 222-4207
90 beds
All Tullahoma facilities
4.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
81.05
Score /100
#3214
National Rank

#3214
of 14703 facilities
National
78.1% position
#73
of 303 in TN
State Rank
#3
of 4 in Coffee
County Rank
#2
of 2 in Tullahoma
City Rank
#2
of 2 in ZIP 37388
ZIP Rank






About Nhc Healthcare, TullahomaNhc Healthcare, Tullahoma is located at 1321 Cedar Lane, Tullahoma, TN, reachable at (931) 222-4207. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 90.0 certified beds and serves an average of 94 residents per day. It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation network (65 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2013-11-26. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma

Address

1321 Cedar Lane, Tullahoma, TN 37388

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 90 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 0 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
81.05
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#3214 of 14703 nationally – #73 of 303 in Tennessee

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma offers a mid-range care option in Tullahoma, TN. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightNhc Healthcare, Tullahoma currently provides 3 hours 57 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 55 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have increased from 25 min/day (2022) to 55 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 45.7% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 57 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 11 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours51 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours55 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours11 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 30 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours47 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryNhc Healthcare, Tullahoma has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 9 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 35.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#3,214
of 14,703
National
Top 22%
#73
of 303
TN State
Top 24% in TN
#3
of 4
️ Coffee County
#3 of 4
#2
of 2
️ Tullahoma
#2 of 2
#2
of 2
ZIP 37388
#2 of 2

Nationally, Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma ranks 3214th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 81.0/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within TN, it ranks 73rd out of 303 nursing homes. In Tullahoma, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,172 nationally and RN hours rank #2,581 nationally (#33 in TN).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TN State Rank Note
2022 3.40 #8,738 / 14,703 #188 / 303 Below average
2023 4.08 #3,689 / 14,703 #68 / 303 Above average
2024 4.20 #3,153 / 14,703 #51 / 303 Top 25%
2025 4.08 #4,135 / 14,703 #70 / 303 Above average
2026 3.94 #5,172 / 14,703 #86 / 303 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TN State Rank Note
2022 0.42 #10,480 / 14,703 #217 / 303 Below average
2023 0.42 #9,666 / 14,703 #189 / 303 Below average
2024 0.74 #3,940 / 14,703 #47 / 303 Above average
2025 0.88 #2,758 / 14,703 #35 / 303 Top 25%
2026 0.91 #2,581 / 14,703 #33 / 303 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2013-11-26. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (931) 222-4207 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 81.0/100, placing it #3214 of 14703 facilities nationally and #73 of 303 in Tennessee. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma receives a reported average of 3 hours 57 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 55 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 51 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 11 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 30 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 45.7%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 9 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 35.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma ranks 3214th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 81.0/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within TN, it ranks 73rd out of 303 nursing homes. In Tullahoma, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,172 nationally and RN hours rank #2,581 nationally (#33 in TN). Our composite quality score of 81.0/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Tullahoma, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/tennessee/tullahoma/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

1321 CEDAR LANE, Tullahoma, TN 37388
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Legal Name

NHC HEALTHCARE-TULLAHOMA LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 90
Average Residents / Day 94 (105% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Coffee County, TN
City Tullahoma, TN
ZIP Code 37388
Approved Since November 26, 2013
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 445515
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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